Case 47. Melioidosis (41 y-o M)

　 　 　 　
　 Japanese diabetic man who stayed in southeastern Asia, presenting multiple abscess in the liver, spleen and salivary gland 　
　 　 　 　

　

 　 The splenectomy specimen demonstrates large encapsulated abscess cavities (HE, low power). Infection of B. pseudomallei is endemic in the southeastern Asia.